I just found this site, and have a question - Orchid Board

jasminestone · #1 07-31-2009, 11:03 AM

I don't grow a lot of orchids b/c I usually manage to bring them to a quick death. But years ago, I found this darling little orchid and kept it living for years. Bought it at Lowes, but when I have inquired about these, they said they no longer sale them. She said they are "something I don't remember" kind of orchid. They sell Phales, Catts, etc. Anyway, the one I had bloomed a dark burgundy/pink, and was very small. It was happy hanging in the kitchen w/very little care. A friend said she thought it was either a jewel or blettilla. I know I don't have a lot of details, but for those of you that are experts, do you have any thoughts.

Thanks
Barbara

kinknstein · #2 07-31-2009, 12:49 PM

Do you have any pics you could post of the orchid?

Zoi2 · #3 07-31-2009, 01:13 PM

Hello Jasminstone and welcome to the Orchid Board.
Pictures will sure help identify your plant.
Joann

jasminestone · #4 07-31-2009, 07:20 PM

No pictures, this plant died years ago. But I did some research today, and I think I have found it. If not, I ordered one anyway. It is a Ludisia discolor var Niger 191. Supposedly a member of the jewel orchids. Thank you all for your responses, I know I didn't have much of anything to offer in the way of identification.
Barbara

Zoi2 · #5 08-01-2009, 02:47 AM

I'm glad you were able to find it. Post a picture when you get your new chid.

Joann